Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

Cape Henry Associates, Acquired by JANUS Research Group; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Financial products

Referral bonus program

Other employee awards

Job summary

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer to support the Army PM IEN at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on modernizing global IT infrastructure, enabling AI, analytics, and cybersecurity initiatives with cloud- and data-driven architectures.

The candidate will design scalable hybrid/multi-cloud solutions (AWS/Azure), implement IaC, and ensure compliance with DoD security standards while guiding data lifecycle, governance, and software integration

Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance typically required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of related experience in system architectural principles.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Architecture Design: Architect, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure.
• Data Strategy & Management: Design and administer data infrastructure to support large Defense Business Systems, data analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Software & Systems Integration: Develop software-defined network solutions, and define and integrate new capabilities into legacy architecture.
• Security & Governance: Ensure all solutions comply with DoD STIGs, Zero Trust, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Data Pipeline & Quality Control: Implement data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and maintain data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Automation: Implement IaC solutions (Terraform, Bicep) and automate DevOps processes.

Skills

Cloud services

Data modeling

Containerization

Enterprise IT systems

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure

Job description

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Clearance: DoD Secret minimum

Focus: Supporting the Army enterprise in increasing speed to insight.

Context: Modernizing global IT infrastructure, including AI, analytics, and cybersecurity.

Salary: 120K-160K Annual; Commensurate with Education/Experience

The Army's Program Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN) at Fort Belvoir, VA, a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer typically supports the modernization of global IT infrastructure through advanced data systems, cloud, and enterprise network design. These roles focus on developing, implementing, and securing large-scale data and software environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Architecture Design: Architect, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure.
• Data Strategy & Management: Design and administer data infrastructure to support large Defense Business Systems, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives.
• Software & Systems Integration: Develop software-defined network solutions, and define and integrate new capabilities into legacy architecture.
• Security & Governance: Ensure all solutions comply with DoD STIGs, Zero Trust principles, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Data Pipeline & Quality Control: Implement data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and maintain data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Automation: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and automate DevOps processes.

Key Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is generally required.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience in system architectural principles.
• Certifications: Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent; DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of cloud-based data services, data modeling, containerization, and enterprise IT systems (wired/wireless networks).

Benefits

• Health and welfare plans
• Financial products
• Referral bonus program
• Other various employee awards

We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products.

As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards.

JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

E-Verify

JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.